Excitement Mounts as INDA’s World of Wipes® (WOW) 2019 Nears

Preservatives, Sustainability, Industrial
Wipes Headline Conference

Cary, NC, May 14, 2019 – With
the 13th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference June
24-27 fast approaching, excitement is mounting for the event that will bring
together hundreds of industry professionals from around the world to convene,
connect, and collaborate at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Ga.

The early registration deadline of May 20 is nearing. To register and receive the discounted rate, visit the WOW 2019 website.

As the multi-billion-dollar
wipes sector continues to enjoy growth, industry leaders will summit to address
critical issues and new advances driven by increased demand for healthier,
safer, and greener wipes.

The dynamic line-up of more
than 25 presenters will tackle such topics as sustainable and transparent
formulations for home and personal care products; safety versus efficacy in
preservative developments; consumer trade and trends; medical and industrial
wipes; material developments; and sustainability challenges of disposing
plastics.

More than 400 industry
professionals from 20-plus countries are expected to attend the three-day event
that brings together the entire wipes supply chain. WOW 2019 will open with a
welcome reception on June 24 at The Commerce Club. The conference June 25-27
will also include evening receptions, tabletop presentations, daily breakfasts,
and networking breaks.

World of Wipes Innovation Award®

The World of Wipes
Innovation Award® winner will be announced on June 27. The annual award recognizes
the product that most expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity,
novelty, uniqueness, and technical sophistication within the entire nonwovens
wipes value chain. Last year’s recipient was Diamond Wipes International’s Hero Wipes, an innovative new
wipe that removes toxic, cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighters’ skin. Finalists
this year are Kelheim Fibres GmbH’s Danufil® QR Fibres, Bawdy’s Butt
Sheet Masks, and Earthly’s Not Yet Wet Wipes.

WOW
Conference Highlights

Keynote Address: Lisa Morden, Vice President Safety
and Sustainability, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will speak about creating more
responsible wiping products with an eye toward a sustainable future. She will discuss
the emerging challenges companies face from NGOs, regulatory agencies and
activist consumers and ways to reduce post-consumer waste.

INDA Thought
Leaders: INDA President Dave Rousse will talk about the current
state of flushability and nonwovens’ next challenge of plastics in the
environment. Director of Government Affairs Jessica
Franken will address the trade war with China as part of her presentation on global
nonwovens trade and tariffs while Director of Market Research & Statistics
Brad Kalil will share findings on the future direction of the North American
wipes market.

Consumer Trends: Learning how to
successfully sell wipes in the e-commerce marketplace will be the topic of a
trending talk on “How to Navigate the Amazon Jungle” by Richard Palmer,
President and Co-founder of Nehemiah Manufacturing.

The WIPES Academy

Preceding the conference,
Rob Johnson, PE, Principal, Smith, Johnson & Associates will teach The WIPES
Academy, June 24-25. The Academy is the first and only comprehensive wipes
training for the entire wipes supply chain. A separate registration fee applies
and pre-registration is required.

About INDA

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce. Since 1968, INDA events have helped members connect, learn, innovate, and develop their businesses. INDA educational courses, market data, test methods, consultancy, and issue advocacy help members succeed by providing them the information they need to better plan and execute their business strategies. For more information, visit inda.org or call 919-459-3700.

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